Updated On: 01 December, 2025 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Aussies are leading the five-match Ashes series by 1-0 with the win in the first match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The second Test match of the Ashes series is scheduled to be played at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4

Usman Khawaja (Pic: X/@ICC)
Ahead of the second Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia's Usman Khawaja is still not fully fit, with just three days to the clash.
While skipper Pat Cummins made steady progress from his lower back injury, Khawaja was the centre of attention in the nets, and the medical staff also monitored a fitness Test.